Adelle Durand is a member of the Hurley lab pursuing a PhD in Biology. She earned her B.S. in Biology from Spelman College in May 2025. During her undergraduate studies, she served as a research volunteer in the Omosun laboratory at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she completed an independent project defining the effects of miRNA-378b on the pathogenic outcomes of chlamydia infection in mice. Adelle’s current research centers on improving our understanding of sex-specific differences in macrophage circadian responses to immunologic challenges. Outside of the lab, Adelle enjoys watching dramas, extending her Duolingo streak, and playing Minecraft with her best friends.